Centering, Uplifting & Celebrating Brown Girls
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Facebook keeps asking me to fundraise or to ask my friends to support a cause in honor of my birthday, which is coming up very soon. I’m pretty sure that the idea is for people to give to non-profit organizations but... I am a special cause. Give me money. Seriously. I understand that the idea …
Continue reading "Its My Birthday and I’ll Demand Gifts If I Want To"
It has been a week since Maria set itself on the shores of Puerto Rico, wreaking unprecedented havoc on an already vulnerable population. Many people still do not have power, food, running water, or access to medical attention. It took this administration an agonizing amount of time to lift the Jones Act and start providing …
So we've been discussing this at length this morning and our resident smart ass Amy Jones has questions…these questions are here for you to ponder, with a foreword by Jenina. The Bodega isn't just a store to sell you coffee and the morning paper. A Bodega is the heart and soul of its, roughly, 3-6 …
*PLEASE NOTE: I am in no way implying that anyone in Semaj’s home, or in her family is guilty of causing her death. The circumstances around her death are still largely unknown, and is currently being investigated.* *PLEASE NOTE: Descriptions of child abuse are included in this article. Please use discretion* Author: Morgan Lee I …
As part of our Missing and Exploited investigative work, Asia and Jenina reached out to a few friends that work as child advocates and in social services. We heard about Semaj Crosby. A 17 month old who had allegedly been visited by DFS hours before she disappeared. She was later found dead in her home. The …
Continue reading "Child Welfare? First Check Your Privilege"
It has been a rough couple weeks. Yesterday, Asia wrote about recent current events and the emotional turmoil it takes on marginalized people, who are bearing the brunt of the Nation's ignorance and shame. It was well received by most and shared several times over on Facebook, which of course, we love. Although we center …
Friday afternoon, a verdict of "not guilty" was announced. Officer Jeronimo Yanez walked out of Minneapolis courthouse a free man on Friday, 11 short months after murdering Philando Castile. Phil (as he was known) was killed in a traffic stop when his fiancée, Diamond, was pulled over. Yanez approached the vehicle. Phil disclosed that he …
Both of us have been banned from Facebook. I've seen countless friends navigate and have been angry and swearing at the silencing of my friends. But, I have to tell you, its harder to be the one banned. Not being able to connect with your friends, to support them when they post about having hard …
I know that many of you clicked over in a rage. You are ready to accuse me of my own display of sexism and racism. You are ready to accuse me of click baiting you like a troll. No matter, I'm glad you are here, we need to talk. We have some hard truths to face …
Continue reading "White Men are a Hazard: It is critical we admit it – Part I"
For Black girls, finding hair care products that are affordable and work is really challenging business. Especially when once reputable companies, turn their backs on their central consumer base. Black women - who contribute $500 billion to the hair care industry - are loyal brand champions, it's too bad many brands just can't return that …
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